Ramadan is the holy month for Muslims all over the world. Many believers want to perform Umrah in this month. Therefore, a pilgrim will be allowed to perform Umrah only once during Ramadan, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced. For all pilgrims
The Ministry stated that the decision is part of providing an opportunity to perform Umrah.
‘NUSK’ application
Pilgrims can get permission from ‘NUSK’ application to perform Umrah. The ministry also directed that everyone should adhere to the specified time and date of performing Umrah. To make changes to this, pilgrims must cancel their permit and reapply.
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Saudi Arabia (KSA) had earlier clarified that there is no limit to the number of times a pilgrim can perform Umrah in the country. Meanwhile, the ministry announced a new decision. The ministry asked everyone to follow this directive. The ministry clarified that anyone who comes to the country on a visit, tourist or work visa can perform Umrah.
Umrah is a pilgrimage performed by Muslims to Mecca and can be performed at any time of the year. Umrah is the performance of rituals in Masjid Al Haram. Performing Umrah during Ramzan is considered virtuous. Meanwhile, the Ministry had earlier announced that the Eatmarna app, which was previously used for Umrah booking, has been cancelled. Umrah Pilgrimage and Rawda Sharif visit permit at Prophet’s Mosque and related services procedures can be completed through Nusk application.
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The duration of Umrah visa was made 90 days. This will be very beneficial for foreigners. In recent months, Saudi Arabia has introduced several facilities for Muslims wishing to come to the country to perform Umrah. It is also possible to visit Rauda Sharif, where Prophet Muhammad’s tomb is located in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, if booked in advance.
Umrah visa has been extended from 30 days to 90 days and allowed to enter the country by all land, air and sea routes and return from any airport. Recently, Bollywood actress Hina Khan shared pictures of her arrival in Makkah to perform Umrah, which caused a lot of criticism on social media.
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Many criticized the actress for sharing pictures from Umrah. Some criticized that a ‘photoshoot’ was being conducted in the holy land. Some others advised to be a little more careful when sharing things related to faith like Umrah on social media.